Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala

Last inspected:

2023 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Overview

Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala accumulated 172 violations across 23 inspections between 2023 and March 2026, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 18 of the 23 inspections, including recurring issues with employee health reporting (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage (4+ inspections), consumer advisories (6+ inspections), and proper cooking temperatures (3+ inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Administrative complaints were recommended on at least two occasions: April 2024 and most recently March 2026. The March 2026 inspection documented two high-priority violations for employee health reporting and proper cooking temperatures among 39 total violations, with an administrative complaint recommended. The October 2025 complaint inspection found 36 violations including high-priority violations for employee health policy and proper cooking temperatures. A notable improvement occurred in May 2024, when a routine inspection found zero violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied, though violations resurged sharply in subsequent inspections.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
172Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection13 violations · 10 high priority
— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala last inspected?
Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala?
The most frequently cited violations at Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala had?
Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala find?
Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 17 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala ever been shut down?
No, Ipanema Churrascaria in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.

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